Asked by Tyler Kurtz on May 30, 2024
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President George H. W. Bush's first major foreign policy action was
A) to establish negotiations with Vietnam.
B) sending troops to Iran.
C) to meet with the Chinese president.
D) to travel to the former Soviet Union.
E) to overthrow the government of Panama.
George H. W. Bush
The 41st President of the United States (1989-1993) known for leading the country during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War.
Foreign Policy Action
Actions taken by a nation's government to achieve its objectives in its relations with other countries.
Panama
A country in Central America, known for its significant geographic feature, the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Acquire knowledge of the progress and outcomes of the international order and conflicts after the Cold War.
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Jenna McCrackenMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
President George H. W. Bush's first major foreign policy action was to overthrow the government of Panama, an operation known as "Operation Just Cause." This military intervention occurred in December 1989, aiming to depose Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, who was involved in drug trafficking and had been indicted in the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the progress and outcomes of the international order and conflicts after the Cold War.